Sunderland vs Arsenal match stats & report
0–2 Full time
Sunderland stats & fixtures · Arsenal stats & fixtures
Sunderland lost to Arsenal 0–2 in the Premier League on 12 September 2026. Expected goals finished 1.80–1.88. Arsenal had 57% of the ball.
Sunderland vs Arsenal match statistics
- 43% Ball possession 57%
- 1.80 Expected goals (xG) 1.88
- 12 Total shots 11
- 3 Shots on target 5
- 5 Shots off target 4
- 4 Blocked shots 2
- 7 Shots inside the box 8
- 4 Corners 2
- 18 Fouls 11
- 2 Offsides 2
- 6 Yellow cards 2
- 1 Red cards 0
- 284 Passes 386
- 76% Pass accuracy 83%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 28' Yellow card R. Mandava Sunderland
- 56' Penalty missed E. Le Fée Sunderland
- 58' Goal Bruno Guimaraes (assist D. Rice) Arsenal
- 66' Yellow card D. Ballard Sunderland
- 69' Yellow card G. Xhaka Sunderland
- 81' Yellow card B. Brobbey Sunderland
- 90' Penalty scored B. Saka Arsenal
- 90+1' Yellow card N. Mukiele Sunderland
- 90+1' Yellow card Gabriel Magalhães Arsenal
- 90+3' Yellow card K. Havertz Arsenal
- 90+6' Yellow card R. Mandava Sunderland
- 90+6' Red card R. Mandava Sunderland
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Sunderland
Bench M. Ellborg , O. Alderete , L. O'Nien , T. Hume , D. Methalie , C. Rigg , C. Talbi , M. Fofana , W. Isidor
Arsenal
Bench Kepa , J. Timber , P. Hincapie , M. Zubimendi , Bruno Guimaraes , Mikel Merino , E. Eze , V. Gyökeres , N. Madueke
Out and doubtful
- C. Mosquera Arsenal Out — Muscle Injury
- W. Saliba Arsenal Out — Back Injury
- H. Diarra Sunderland Out — Hamstring Injury
- R. Mundle Sunderland Out — Knee Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
Sunderland at home
5–1–4 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 0.7 per game
- Conceded
- 1.2 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 5.6 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.9 per game
0% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Arsenal away
6–2–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 0.9 per game
- Clean sheets
- 4 / 10
- Corners
- 3.8 per game
- Shots on target
- 3.8 per game
13% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Sunderland vs Arsenal head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal v Sunderland | 3–0 | |
| Sunderland v Arsenal | 2–2 |
Only 2 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.